1996 Chrysler Viper vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Viper | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 574 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 | 1590 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2685 mm |
