1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 800 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
