1999 Chrysler Viper vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 625 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chrysler Viper | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
