2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 266 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
