1995 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 18 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 34 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 247 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2415 mm |
