1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 7 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.
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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Viper | IS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
