Chevrolet Corvette vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Dodge Viper
- Length176.9 in
- Height48.8 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Dodge Viper width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 1.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 175.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Viper is 0.3 in taller (48.8 in vs 49.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 63 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 63 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 1.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 175.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Viper — Dodge Viper has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 175.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 49.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 98.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,393 lb | 63 lb |
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