2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 606 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
