2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 62 kg more than 2011 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| 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 | 1523 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
