2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 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 73 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (420 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| 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 | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
