2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayenne. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
