1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 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 239 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
