2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 968 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 241 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
