2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
