2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
