2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 12 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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |