Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Corvette | Dodge Viper | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 638 hp@6500 604 lb-ft@3800 |
8.4L V10 OHV-2v 600 hp@6100 560 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.8 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 174.6 in | 175.6 in | -1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 75.2 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 49.1 in | 47.6 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3306 lb. | 3410 lb. | -104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.4 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 42.4 in (over 1 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.0 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Dodge Viper.