1992 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2852 mm |
