2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 95 kg more than 2004 Dodge Viper.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (431 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Dodge Viper 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Viper Land Cruiser
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8275 cc 3389 cc
Horse Power 493 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 431 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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