1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Viper | Cayman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 1555 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2416 mm |