1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 664 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 98.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |