1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (460 HP) has 358 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Crown |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 157 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |