1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina 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 (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 430 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
