1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
