1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 241 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |