1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 52 kg more than 1993 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |