2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 12 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3099 mm |
