1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (295 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 206 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930. 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 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 930 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
