Chevrolet Corvette vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Dodge Viper
- Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,130 lb – 3,199 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Dodge Viper width75.2 in – 84.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.5 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 5.8 in narrower (74.3 in vs 80.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.9 in taller (49.0 in vs 48.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 258 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 258 lb heavier (3,165 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 5.8 in narrower (74.3 in vs 80.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.9 in taller (49.0 in vs 48.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.5 in shorter (175.1 in vs 175.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 5.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 175.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 80.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 48.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,165 lb | 3,423 lb | 258 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).
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