2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Viper. (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 373 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
