2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (777 HP) has 728 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 364 kg more than 1957 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (953 Nm) has 845 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
