1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 2 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
