2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 68 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
