1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 14 kg more than 1988 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
