Car comparison

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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Chrysler Viper

8.0 V10

455 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2002
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChryslerViper8.0 V10Porsche911 (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 V10Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Chrysler Viper 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChryslerViper8.0 V105,200 rpm3,700 rpm5,450 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChryslerViper8.0 V10Porsche911 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChryslerViper8.0 V10Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
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
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
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

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