1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper 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 216 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
