1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2005 Porsche GT2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
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 (664 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche GT2. (340 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche GT2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2005 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
