1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 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 187 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 331 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.

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