2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (705 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 979 Nm |
| Top Speed | 302 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
