2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
