2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Corvette and 2003 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Viper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1500 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |