1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler Viper and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Viper | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
