1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 68 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
Because 1994 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Viper | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Solara |
Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 283 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |