2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (377 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 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 | 1261 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
