1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Viper. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
