2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 577 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (461 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Camaro | Viper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 8195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 712 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |