2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 196 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
