2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Viper | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 725 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.7 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |