1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 61 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Viper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
