1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 205 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 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 | 1565 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2355 mm |
