2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 188 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76.4 mm |
| 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 | 1523 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
