2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (326 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Viper | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 495 HP | 326 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 370 Nm |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 285 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 Weight | 1435 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |