1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 263 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1651 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 82 L |
