2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 368 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 495 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
