2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 341 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 924 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
