1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 87 kg more than 2013 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2685 mm |
