2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (1,154 Nm) has 1012 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 1154 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |