1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1996 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Viper (389 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Viper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 389 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
