2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,355 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8355 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
