Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsChrysler Viper 8.0 V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998
VS

Chrysler Viper

8.0 V10

455 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2002

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.5 L/100 km
    10.0 mpg US
    12.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10

  • Most powerful
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    667 Nm
    492 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    286 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6ChryslerViper8.0 V10
Power
408hp304kW
455hp339kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
667Nm492lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
32.7L/100 km7.2mpg US8.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
7,990cc488cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,190mm47in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,445mm96in
Front track
1,411mm56in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume-
565L
Max trunk volume
123L
1,000L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
ChryslerViper8.0 V105,200 rpm3,700 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6ChryslerViper8.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
13.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
455 hp
339 kW

Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 has 47 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
667 Nm
492 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s
ChryslerViper8.0 V104.5 s

Although Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 has more power, Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
455 hp
339 kW
4.5 s
298 km/h
185 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
ChryslerViper8.0 V10
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6ChryslerViper8.0 V10
Power
408 hp
304 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
667 Nm
492 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 442 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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