2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 343 kg more than 1975 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 924 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
