2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 744 kg more than 2010 Dodge Viper.
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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Viper |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
