1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 911. (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
