2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown 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 320 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 57 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |