2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (430 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Viper | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
