1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 687 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 356 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
