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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 4 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). 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 | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |