Porsche 911 vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Dodge Viper
- Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
- Height51.0 in – 51.6 in
- Wheelbase92.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.2 in
- Curb weight89 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in – 72.0 in
- Dodge Viper width75.2 in – 84.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 8.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.2 in taller (51.3 in vs 48.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Viper has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 1,730 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 1,730 lb heavier (1,693 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 8.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 3.2 in taller (51.3 in vs 48.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Viper has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 98.8 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 0.5 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 8.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 175.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 80.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 48.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 98.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 1,693 lb | 3,423 lb | 1,730 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).
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