Chevrolet Corvette vs. Dodge Viper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Corvette and the Dodge Viper.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Dodge Viper's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Dodge Viper has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Dodge Viper's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the Dodge Viper.
Pricing: A used 2017 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $39,951 to $74,249 while a used 2017 Dodge Viper is priced between $115,390 to $218,973.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Dodge Viper base engine makes 645 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The Viper is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 304 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Viper. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$55,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$92,106
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,950 - $447,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$87,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,830
Price Range:
$39,951 - $74,249
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$57,278
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$24,429 - $145,907
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28,809
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$179,725
Price Range:
$115,390 - $218,973
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,428
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Viper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7 - 10.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Viper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
23 out of / 32Dodge Viper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Dodge Viper Trim Levels
ACR, GT, GTC, GTS, SRT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
645 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
600 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.190 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
8.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
192 / 304 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
52.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3298 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
48.8 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3390 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
49.1 inches
Length:
175.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P295/30ZR18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Rose Metallic
Blue
Admiral Blue Metallic / Sterling Blue Metallic
Gray
Watkins Glen Gray Metallic
Red
Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Venom Black Clear Coat
Blue
Competition Blue / GTS-R Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Gunmetal Pearl Coat
Red
Adrenaline Red
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
Viper White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Orange
Yorange Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Demonic Red / Black/Sepia / Black/YOrange / TA Black/Orange
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
