1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 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 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 7985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |