Chrysler Viper
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Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Turbo 3.6
Comparison overview
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Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.5 s
- Fastest top speed298 km/h185 mph
- Most powerful455 hp339 kW
- Highest torque667 Nm492 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight286 hp/t213 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk565 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score0/100
Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6
- Lightest1,540 kg3,395 lb
- Lowest city consumption18.8 L/100 km12.5 mpg US15.0 mpg UK
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455hp339kW | 420hp313kW |
| Torque | 667Nm492lb-ft | 560Nm413lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,590kg3,505lb | 1,540kg3,395lb |
| Gross weight | 1,840kg4,057lb | 1,885kg4,156lb |
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 62.5s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph Calculated | 70.6s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 4.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.4s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 32.7L/100 km7.2mpg US8.6mpg UK | 18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb Calculated | 273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 419Nm/t281lb-ft/ton Calculated | 364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 7,990cc488cu in | 3,600cc220cu in |
| Length | 4,490mm177in | 4,465mm176in |
| Width | 1,920mm76in | 1,830mm72in |
| Height | 1,190mm47in | 1,295mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,445mm96in | 2,350mm93in |
| Front track | 1,515mm60in | 1,472mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,540mm61in | 1,528mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 565L | - |
| Max trunk volume | 1,000L | 100L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 72L | 63L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 5,200 rpm | 3,700 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 6,000 rpm | 2,700-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.4 s | 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 186 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 455 hp 339 kW |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 420 hp 313 kW |
Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 has 35 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10: 35 hp (26 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 667 Nm 492 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 296 km/h 184 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 4.5 s |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 4.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 286 hp/t 213 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 273 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | 455 hp 339 kW | 4.5 s | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | 420 hp 313 kW | 4.8 s | 296 km/h 184 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChryslerViper8.0 V10 | Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 455 hp 339 kW | 420 hp 313 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 667 Nm 492 lb-ft | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 4.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 286 hp/t 213 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 273 hp/t 203 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10
- Has 35 hp more
- Has 107 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 465 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6
- Is 50 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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