FireDragon

With price no problem which would you choose? In reading some of the magazines it looks like the Z06 might have a slight edge on the Viper in performance and is cheaper, but the Viper would have to be a little more exclusive.

Would you take the power of the Vette, although people would be just seeing "another Corvette go by" or the more rare Viper?


2006 Z06 Corvette
Engine
Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 427 (7011)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 500(373) / 6200
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 475(657) / 4800
Redline at RPM: 7000
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 275/35 ZR18 - 325/30 ZR19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 175 × 76 × 49
Weight lb (kg): 3130 (1420)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.7
Top Speed mph (km/h): >190 (>306)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/corvette_z06.asp


2006 Dodge Viper
Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cu in (cc): 505 (8277)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 500(372) / 5600
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 525(712) / 4200
Redline at RPM: 6000
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 275/35 ZR18 - 345/30 ZR19
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 175.6 × 75.2 × 48.6
Weight lb (kg): 3410 (1546)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: < 4.0
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Starting MSRP $81,895 – $83,145
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/...rt10_coupe.asp

Lalo

this was a hard choice!!

I love the way the Viper looks, but I had to go with the performance of the Z06
What about the SRT-10 Viper?

Knight

I chose the Z06...more hp...300lbs less weight...i could care less what people think of my car when they see it... i'm all about how much fun i'm having!

63galaxie

I'd go with the 'Vette, classic V8 power, and I like it more. Tough choice though.

FireDragon

After thinking about it, yeah I'd take the Z06. Although I think the Viper looks a little bit better and is more rare, that Z06 is a monster .

ScottyBoy302

Wow, i thought this was gonna be a blowout for the viper, apparently i was wrong. Im gonna go against the grain and take the Viper anyways.

I'll take 50lb-ft of torque over 5hp any day of the week. And as much as I love the new Z06 i think id be having loads more fun in the Viper. :drive:

Zastava_101

Viper. I don't like new 'Vette that much.

05GT-O.C.D.

Wow, I would've figured a blowout for the 'Vette. I think that like the Mustang, there's some kind of Americana and history to the 'Vette that edges it over the Viper. (IMO)

HastaLaVista

The Viper lost its biggest appeal for me on two fronts - it has a regular hood now instead of a hinged front end, and no more exposed sidepipes (I know about the heat issues). The redesign was a step backward.

In the performance category, the Vette wins out. Comfort - you get cooked alive in a Viper from the heat generated by the beast. I think the loss of hideway headlights on the Vette was also a styling mistake, but understand the reasons why they did it.

nynvolt

I'd take the Viper, I love Vettes but the Viper just looks mean and it's not like I'd ever be able to make the performance differance in the two cars count.

Knight

If the cars weighed the same i would agree. But I'd rather have a 300lbs advantage then a 50lb-ft advangtage.

MusicMan66

This was an easy choice. The Vette weighs less and handles a helluva lot better than the Viper. More fun! Besides, I'd buy a GM before a Chrysler any day.

ScottyBoy302

Everybody is talking about how much better the vette handles. Its not too likely that any of us would be pushing either of these cars to its limit so I think its a moot point.

Fordracing200

I'm a Ford guy, but besides that i like Dodge, so i pick the viper!

tw0scoops123

Amazing how similiar they look isn't it?

lilbossman

definetly the viper is a better looking. i HATE the looks of the vette. its a wannabe euro with those stupid headlights. i remember seeing an article on the viper when they first came out with the info and stuff on the 06 and omg i LOVED it.

HastaLaVista

They both have practically the same headlights.

Evil_Capri

Z06

Lalo

This color is AMAZING!
Saw one on the lot a couple of days ago. couldn't take my eyes off of it

1 COBRA

I'd choose be the Viper. It seems to have a more aggressive stand. I also prefer its interior. Blue with the white stripes.