2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
