Dodge Viper vs. Porsche 911
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Viper and Porsche 911 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Viper and the Porsche 911.
When comparing the Dodge Viper's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Viper has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Viper's and the Porsche 911's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 is a better car than the Dodge Viper.
Pricing: A used 2017 Dodge Viper ranges from $115,390 to $218,973 while a used 2017 Porsche 911 is priced between $74,328 to $160,374.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Viper’s base engine makes 645 horsepower, and the Porsche 911 base engine makes 370 horsepower. The Viper is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 304 miles. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. This gives the Porsche 911 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Viper. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$87,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$89,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$92,106
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,950 - $447,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$179,725
Price Range:
$115,390 - $218,973
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,833
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$104,949
Price Range:
$74,328 - $160,374
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$57,278
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$24,429 - $145,907
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,487
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Dodge Viper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
10.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Viper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7 - 10.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 11.1
Dodge Viper Rankings
Not yet available
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Viper Trim Levels
ACR, GT, GTC, GTS, SRT
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
645 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
600 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.190 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
370 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.117 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
8.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
192 / 304 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3390 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
49.1 inches
Length:
175.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3153 lbs
Width:
77.9 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
177.1 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P295/30ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Venom Black Clear Coat
Blue
Competition Blue / GTS-R Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Gunmetal Pearl Coat
Orange
Yorange Clear Coat
Red
Adrenaline Red
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
Viper White Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Miami Blue / Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Graphite Blue Metallic
Orange
Lava Orange
Red
Carmine Red Metallic / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Yellow
Racing Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Demonic Red / Black/Sepia / Black/YOrange / TA Black/Orange
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Dark Silver / Black/Luxor Beige
Beige
Luxor Beige
Blue
Graphite Blue/Chalk
Brown
Espresso / Espresso/Cognac / Saddle Brown
Gray
Agate Grey / Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue/Chalk
Red
Bordeaux Red
