1997 Chrysler Viper vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,984 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 1997 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chrysler Viper | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7984 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 265 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 | 1590 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
