2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 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 (495 HP) has 355 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 495 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
