2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Highlander | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1701 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
