While it may have several formidable rivals, the Corvette’s prime nemesis remains the Dodge Viper.
The Dodge now boasts an 8.4-liter V-10 engine pumping out an even 600 horsepower as its sole powertrain option and is humbled only by the ZR1.
Nissan’s GT-R also shows that it has what it takes to topple the Corvette, even approaching the ZR1 in performance.
Combined with its all-wheel-drive system and sophisticated electronics, the 480-horsepower Nissan proves itself worthy on more than one count.
The next closest competitor to the Corvette would have to be the Porsche 911.
With its range of models (rear- and all-wheel drive, naturally aspirated, and turbo powered), the German icon offers more choice and arguably more refinement than the American, though at a significant cost.
While the Porsche Boxster lines up nicely against the base Corvette, its six-cylinder engine is no match for the Chevy’s muscular V-8.
The same goes for Nissan’s 370Z, although the sound from the Z’s tailpipes may persuade even the most loyal of ‘Vette fans.
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Stupendously fast yet amazingly practical, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is the supercar you can live with. |
You could pilot the Space Shuttle with a PlayStation controller—or you could just sample the 2009 Nissan GT-R, one hellish lightsaber of a supercar. |
The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000. |
The 2008 Dodge Viper is a stunning performer, a great-looking sportscar in any body form, and still a handful on public roads. |
The 2008 Porsche Boxster performs brilliantly, and looks and feels the part, delivering a modern take on the classic roadster experience. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $48,930 | $76,840 | $29,930 | $85,545 | $45,800 |
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| 14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V10 | Gas Flat 6-cyl |
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| Two Seater | Subcompact | Two-Seater | Two-Seater | Two-Seater |
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| 2-Door Coupe w/3LT | 2-Door Coupe | 2-Door Coupe Manual | 2-Door Convertible SRT10 | 2-Door Roadster |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Sedan | 2 door coupe | 2 Seat Roadster | 2 Door Roadster |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
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