2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Viper and 2003 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 173 kg more than 2003 Porsche Boxster. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (261 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Viper | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Viper | Boxster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8195 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |