1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 8275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 712 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |