2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |