2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 335 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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 (664 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
