2002 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 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 98 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 349 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
