1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 449 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (913 Nm) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota MR2. (305 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8424 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 670 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 913 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Top Speed | 345 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
