1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (460 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. (620 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 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 | 1440 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
