1995 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 191 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2416 mm |
