2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 291 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7999 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3250 mm |