Dodge Viper vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 vs 2023 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 weight3,440 lb – 3,450 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.2 in
  • Chevrolet Corvette width76.1 in – 79.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Viper is 7.8 in shorter (175.6 in vs 183.4 in)
  • Width: Dodge Viper is 2.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 77.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in taller (47.6 in vs 48.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 107.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 141 lb heavier (3,445 lb vs 3,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 107.2 in)
  2. Length: Dodge Viper is 7.8 in shorter (175.6 in vs 183.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 141 lb heavier (3,445 lb vs 3,586 lb)
  4. Width: Dodge Viper is 2.7 in narrower (75.2 in vs 77.9 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.0 in taller (47.6 in vs 48.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge ViperChevrolet CorvetteDifference
Length175.6 in183.4 in7.8 in
Width75.2 in77.9 in2.7 in
Height47.6 in48.6 in1.0 in
Wheelbase98.8 in107.2 in8.4 in
Ground clearance—5.3 in—
Curb weight3,445 lb3,586 lb141 lb

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