Chevrolet Corvette vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Dodge Viper
- Length179.7 in
- Height47.7 in – 47.8 in
- Wheelbase104.5 in
- Curb weight3,116 lb – 3,214 lb
- Width73.6 in
- Dodge Viper width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 3.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.1 in narrower (73.6 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.3 in taller (47.8 in vs 45.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 96.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 296 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,461 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 96.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 296 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,461 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.3 in taller (47.8 in vs 45.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.1 in narrower (73.6 in vs 75.7 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 3.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 176.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.6 in | 75.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 45.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 96.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,165 lb | 3,461 lb | 296 lb |
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