2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper 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 234 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
