2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 275 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 934 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
