2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Century would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 295 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. 1997 Toyota Century 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. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |