2008 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 8,355 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8355 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 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 |
