2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Dodge Chevrolet
Model Viper Corvette
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Roadster Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8274 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 430 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 725 Nm 574 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 4 seconds
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 1523 kg 1492 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1237 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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