2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper 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 194 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 141 kg more than 2001 Dodge Viper.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Venza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2776 mm |
