1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 242 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Dodge Viper 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Viper Corolla
Year Released 1995 1979
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7998 cc 1452 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 678 Nm 116 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1062 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2410 mm


 

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