2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Viper and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (473 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 161 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Viper | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 8356 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |