2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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 414 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 267 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
