2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 123 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Viper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
