2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 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 200 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 255 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 | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
