1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
