Dodge Viper vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Viper is a full-blown speedster.

Handling
The Chevrolet's front-wheel drive layout likely gives it better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Viper; on the flip side, the Viper's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better dry traction. The Dodge has tremendously wider tires than the Cobalt. Keep in mind that bigger tires could look and feel better, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet Cobalt is very likely nimbler than the Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Cobalt's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Viper is tremendously more powerful than the Chevrolet Cobalt. The Dodge Viper packs quite a wallop compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Chevrolet will indubitably prove more practical than the Dodge Viper for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Dodge Viper for a fill-up more often than the Cobalt because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Cobalt's front cabin compared to the Dodge Viper.

Dimensions
The Dodge Viper is quite a bit heavier than the Chevrolet Cobalt. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Viper than the Chevrolet because of its bigger tank. The Viper and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chevrolet Cobalt is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Chevrolet Cobalt will. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chevrolet Cobalt is the winner with respect to gas mileage. The Dodge Viper is tremendously more expensive than the Chevrolet Cobalt with respect to MSRP. The Chevrolet Cobalt will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt.

Overview
The Dodge Viper and the Chevrolet Cobalt have the same basic warranty. In terms of after-sale protection against corrosion, the Cobalt has significantly better coverage than the Dodge Viper.