2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2001 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
