Dodge Viper vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length176.2 in – 176.7 in
- Height44.0 in – 47.0 in
- Wheelbase96.2 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,460 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.1 in narrower (75.7 in vs 73.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.3 in taller (45.5 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 104.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 295 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 3,165 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 295 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 3,165 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 104.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.3 in taller (45.5 in vs 47.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 2.1 in narrower (75.7 in vs 73.6 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 73.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 45.5 in | 47.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in | 104.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lb | 3,165 lb | 295 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 176.7 in).
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