1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 54 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 968 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
