2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 377 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
