2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper 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 (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 2002 Toyota Caldina 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. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
