1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1997 Chrysler Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chrysler Viper. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1997 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |