2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8356 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |