1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 152 kg more than 1998 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Camaro | Viper |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |