2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 103 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993. 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 993 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
