Dodge Viper vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · Chevrolet Corvette

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.6 in
  • Height47.6 in
  • Wheelbase98.8 in
  • Curb weight3,410 lb
Front / width
  • Width84.8 in
  • Chevrolet Corvette width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in shorter (175.6 in vs 174.6 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.2 in narrower (84.8 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in taller (47.6 in vs 49.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 105.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 221 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,189 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.2 in narrower (84.8 in vs 72.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 221 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,189 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 105.8 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in taller (47.6 in vs 49.1 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in shorter (175.6 in vs 174.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet CorvetteChevrolet Corvette is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CorvetteChevrolet Corvette is narrower by 12.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet CorvetteBased on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge ViperChevrolet CorvetteDifference
Length175.6 in174.6 in1.0 in
Width84.8 in72.6 in12.2 in
Height47.6 in49.1 in1.5 in
Wheelbase98.8 in105.8 in7.0 in
Curb weight3,410 lb3,189 lb221 lb

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