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  • @papaown. The Z06 had not been released when they filmed this episode. This episode was aired on April 25th, 2005.

  • Check out a c6 corvette @TheCoDMast

  • he pressed the breaks at 1;36...this shit is so fake..yes viper is faster but why are they milking it like this

  • Why aren't they comparing the comparable cars......The c6 z06 is a near direct competitor for the Viper. These people are complete dumbasses.

  • Now try the zr1.... Or even better the corvette c6rs! Faster than the zr1

  • Part of the appeal of the Viper is how terrifying it is to drive

  • The Corvette is a base model. The viper clearly has a horsepower edge, but it's a shit car. Too expensive and does not have the legacy that the Corvette does. The Corvette is THE American sports car. PERIOD.

  • @ryebread105 I don't know, I think there is enough room for more than one great American sports car. And by laying down one of the fastest Nurburgring production car lap times ever, 7:12(with the ACR) vs Corvette ZR1's 7:19, while being among the most desirable of American cars ever made. I'd say the Viper is worth mentioning.

  • Crvettes are known as great cars,fords as well,but the viper is a very bad car,hard to control,it's like it tries to eat you alive...

  • dodge viper the greatest american muscular supercar

  • For those who think American car is awesome, obviously they have not driven the BMW M3 or Nissan GTR. Firstly American car handling is rubbish, the interior is crap.

  • @fockyerdod3r ...i've had an M3, driven GTR, owned a Viper GTS, and now a corvette (not delivered yet). The M3 is nice, but outside of the warranty period you better run away from it. Had a 335xi as well...major turbo issues. The M3 was great as long as you didn't push it. If you drive it hard, it breaks. My buddies M3 blew the whole rear end out and it's not even that old (he drives hard). If you know how to drive, american cars definitely hold their own.

  • @fockyerdod3r other then on a racetrack the gtr isn't for shit either. understeer and a harsh ride, not sure how the gearbox is in stop and go traffic but i can't imagine that well either. beside our cars use old tech and handle like shit jk, they're just faster then nearly every outside competitor

  • american peeps need to calmm downn... american car's dont work in britiain..end of.. because chevrolet/dodge dont give a last fuck about the british market.. they are not right hand drive, they are too wide for the roads and they will feel cheap and fall apart, and because they are rare here, they are expensive to mend which ruins the point of the whole "cheaper than the euro equivilant" arguement... the corvette has potential for the british market, but the dodge will get an average noob killed

  • If our cars are so crappy then why are they smiling like kids in a candy store? WTF

  • @firework25 Because in many cases, they're quite bad, but they are also relatively inexpensive, fun and fast.

  • Maybe, but I would not call the Viper garbage....it's far from that. There is some sort of sourness they have for Dodge and I'm not sure why.

  • Every pretentious british asshole on these shows talks shit about our sports cars but oddly enough they have big ass smile on there face the whole time there driving.

  • @kdizzzll honestly, who cares what the say about american cars. We like 'em and drive 'em... isn't that enough? American cars are meant for american drivers, and for american drivers only! wouldn't want it any other way!

  • corvette is better than viper....vettes rule

  • @kennpierce43 True!

  • Viper all the way! 24/7 FOR LIFE and beyond!

  • viper srt10 vs corvette zo6 thats a good race

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  • lol that old gezzer in the vette donst know how to handle it it will have win in the race but in the drag the viper becuse the hp but now we haveee the zzr1 it will kick its @ss

  • @hamzah336 Tiff Needell is a professional race car driver. He knows how to handle it.

  • Vette is overall a better car, dodge is just very cheap and likes to cut corners

  • fifth gear drivers are way better than top gear

  • the TVR Cerbera 4.5 was our equivilent to the Vette/Viper... bring the Cerbera BACKK !!

  • What do they mean by "Chrysler lost the right to the Viper name"?

  • they should remake it to z06 or zr1 vs srt10... at least the prices will match ;d

  • @dodoz44 they reviewed the z06 and tiff liked it quite a bit

  • STFU UK U KNOW NOTHING, VIPER FTW!!!!!

  • srt10 vs z06. acr vs zr1. You brits need to take five minutes and look up the classes before you compare two cars....

  • @BlueAvenue22 OMFG How man more retards are going to same the same thing other and other "LOLZ THY SHUD COMPARE ZO6 TO SRT10 U NOW NOTHING LOZ!!!11111" This episode was aired 2 fucking years before the Z06 was even avalible. For Christ sake

  • @Aliasify The z06 has been out since 2006 but nice try.

  • @BlueAvenue22 Yes but this episode of fith gear was first aired in 2004, regardless of when this clip was uploaded on youtube

  • @Aliasify Well played, comment retracted.

  • a z06 would be the same price as the viper, and im sure the z06 would win, going against a base corvette is not fair

  • do SRT10 Viper VS. corvette ZR1 and see who wins!! :)

  • @TheBob0416 Apples to oranges.

    The only equal battle would be the Viper ACR against the ZR1, because those are the high performance variants of the cars.

  • These guys are so used to their low powered British cars, they lack the nut sack to handle a real mans car.

  • @ittray they are both racing drivers Einstein...

  • what season and episode is this, i need to know because later on in this episode is a song that im trying to locate

  • Vettes r ALWAYS best

  • Not really a fair comparison. They should be comparing it against a Z06.

  • I've driver an SRT10 in the US, it was the most exhilarating and frightful I have ever done!

  • BTW, I agree with other comments that this is a pointless matchup. The Z06 is a LOT closer to the right price range as the SRT-10 so why even compare a base model vette to it? I think the C6 Base handled itself well considering the MASSIVE price difference between the two cars. Fuck the UK!

  • dickheads, always hating on america even from the start of the show. fuck you guys.

  • @jlira01 But did you notice that they were both smiling the whole time? That's the beauty of American muscle cars. Sure, they might not be as high-tech and have all sorts of computer's that decrease tire pressure and stiffen the suspension and all that, hell the Viper doesn't even have TCS, but they're just so fun to drive.

  • @ubcs109 True. It would be nice of them to give the American cars a little more credit, since they obviously both had a blast driving them. No matter where you are from, the Vette and Viper are both amazing sports cars - They need to lose their "better than you" attitude about everything they review.

  • There is no replacement for engine displacement...

  • It is no wonder you're not used to driving American cars on fifth gear......all yours have 4 cylinders..wheeeee

  • @ozorick More like V12s, efficient v8s and v10s...

  • this is stupid, they must want the viper to be better cuz of course itll outrun a normal vette, but like everyone else said, put a z06 against it, or if u want to smash the viper then race a zr1. i do like the viper alot tho dont get me wrong, just sayin

  • what a stupid and pointless match up this is. i am sure they realize now, or shortly after, that the z06 would have made this competition much closer.

  • I say they should had run with the Z06 against that V10 monster.

    But see those cars on the 3-lap race is just so hot and epic!

  • My vette would suck the paint off these cars. But I like all American muscle.

  • The Corvette ZR1 would beat the Viper

  • @jwt1996 that Viper yeah, but not the ACR, and im not saying anything about the ACRX wich is even faster than the normal ACR

  • plus the Fifth Gear host is a shitty driver.

  • Only dumb faggets pit a BASE C6 against a damn VIPER. PULL OUT THE ZO6 OR ZR1 and watch the viper die.

  • @weedymcweed1 neither of which where avalible in 2004, when this was made, god your fucking retarded

  • @Aliasify

    u fat pussy, the C6 came out in '05. And the Z06 was available in 2006, you ugly piece of dog shit.

  • @weedymcweed1 haha, you are actually retarded arent you? Can you even read what i said?

  • @Aliasify

    I know what u said.. ur saying the Z06 and ZR1 weren't available in 2004 when this vid was made fagget. Whatever, this isn't a proper comparison anyways, they should've waited till 2006 to give it a try.

  • jason rides the cars like riding a woman :D

  • why did they test the convertible, and not the coupe , its unfair

  • NOOB DRIVERS

  • why wouldn't they do a z06?

  • @Srt4black I don't think the Z06 was released when this was filmed. I recall the C6 first coming out in MY2005 and the Z06 only came out a couple years later I think.

  • @SuzukiKid400 in regards to the fifth gear vid of viper vs vette... the zo6 with 500 horspower which is the one ur referring to was already out in 2004. before that the z06 only had 450 horsepower, it had the old c5 body and titanium wheels. i don't know why they didn't have a zo6 available...maybe they were too rare if in fact they filmed this in UK. i've said it before too, they really needed the zo6 for that test.

  • @paikmendez Sorry, you're wrong. The first Z06 based on the C5 vette lasted from 2001 until 2004. In 2005 the C6 came out with the LS2. In 2005, there was no Z06. In 2006, the C6 Z06 was released with a 505hp 427 V8.

  • doesnt look like the vette was racing.

  • What a couple of sissys, all creds to the heavy duty american cars which these silly english men cant understand.

  • the viper would have been fine if those rally guys hadn't fucked with it...

  • @SuperTroll1337 Yes, British Leyland and Reliant were shit, but we admitted they were shit, and let them die. You wont let any of your shitty car brands die. As for Peugeot and Citroen, they were shit in the past, but are much bettter now. Still beats the crap coming out of your factories.

  • Iv seen this video about a million times and still wonder why do these (experts) insist on drifting these cars. Has anyone one of these UK experts actually tried to get one of these cars "cleanly" around a track or just hand there asses out because it helps the ratings? Both of these cars are proven performers. The only problem here is the pompous attitude in which the super drivers insist on spewing from there worthless mouths. Im no professional driver but will but my VIPER against ANYTHING!

  • this guy in the viper has nothing good to say about it, but he looks like he`s having a great time. europeans compare everything to a ferrari. they cant stop talking about track times. all that matters is that a car is a pleasure to drive. not being first on a race track.

  • no z06 love? wtf is with the plain ol c6?

  • yeah the car is such garbage you were giggling like a school girl with a huge smile on your face the whole time you Douche.

  • the z06 would be that peice of shit any day and still costs less

  • American vehicles don't suck. Let's compare our pickups, desiel engines, and the ZR1 to whatever you have in those catigories... Then

  • @ktmyamaha01 Very well said. American cars got their stigma from the automakers purposefully ripping people off on economy cars.

  • at least compare the viper to a zr1 the c6 is a joke

  • @712vids or just the z06 big guy.... u know what that is

  • @jjdino24 yeah i know what that is but the zr1 is faster. but, both are faster than the c6.

  • @712vids I won't call you retarded if you have down syndrome so...do you have down syndrome?

  • @straightedge442 fuck no. you might have it if you think the zo6 is faster than the zr1.

  • @712vids Wow. I'm sorry. I completely misinterpreted what you said.

  • @straightedge442 hahaha it's cool man, no big deal

  • @712vids so a car that pushes 190 and makes 400 hp is a joke?

  • @cjm04 no, its just not on the same level as the corvette zr1.

  • i hate these show ! because they always talk very bad for American cars ! fuck fifth gear ...

  • @bessniak

    Many American cars are built for the US, not for the rest of the world, so Fifth Gear are right!

  • @bessniak thats because american cars suck

  • @madmanjoe spoken like a true prodigy

  • Both are great cars in there own right. For the cost. & power they make.make. No DOHC heads needed. But what would they be like with them ? yl

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  • I wish they would have compared the Z06 to the viper...that's a more direct comparison than the base corvette to the viper.

  • I like the Vette the most because of it's look and attitude.

  • All you american car haters: Direct your browser to your favorite search engine and type in: Dodge Viper ACR. If thats too american for your tastes, search nurburgring lap times. Youll see that the Dodge Viper ACR comes in 6th. You cant possibly use a video from 2006 as an arguement

  • Why are they comparing a base model vette obviously the viper's going to win not taking anything away from it.

  • These two nimrods have nothing on Top Gear.

  • @JAGWAH66

    Tiff Needell was one of the original hosts of Top Gear.

  • @JAGWAH66

    Bad news for you....Fifth Gear is a more objective alternative to Top Gear.

  • @zaco21 Bad news for me? Puulease! You're entitled to your opinion, a bad one, but you're entitled to it.

  • @JAGWAH66

    I've saw both shows, it's a good opinion! Top Gear usually focuses on cars that can't be bought by everyone, Fifth Gear features cars that can be bought by everyone! I've told you, Top Gear is more for entertainment while Fifth Gear is for people who are more interested in the automotive market and industry! Fifth Gear does things more professional, many of the presenters are pros anyway!

  • Viper vs. Corvette = Explosion

  • im suprised they dont got that damn peice of crap mustang on here!

    ford sucks!

  • the viper driver clearly knows nothing about vipers, they've always been like that.

  • @TXIIRONSPLEEN and it still held up fairly well lol

  • viper rules

  • come on! nothing good about the viper? even jeremy clarkson thought it was fun

  • the english will never understand the viper and thats the way i like it!

  • These guys drive a lot of cars...and I don't see them with smiles as big as they have driving these cars. The Viper is not meant to be like the German cars they talk about. A great reflection of American Culture. A hopped up truck motor in a simple chassis that leaves it up to you to drive it without killing yourself. Their country is comprised of roads that were once goat paths and there is not 1/2 mile in a straight line anyplace in the UK. It Rains all the time so the HP is a waste too.

  • because the Z06 wasn't out when this was released=]

  • There opions are byast there from England and they all hate anything that's American b4 they even test it they hate it so kinda bullshit if you ask me

  • That's not a C6 Z51, it's a base car. Tiff said it has adjustable suspension, which means it has the F55 package, meaning it's not a Z51. Also, if you look closely, you can see that the rotors aren't cross-drilled. I think that if it was a Z51, it'd stand a better chance against the Viper. Base car is too soft. Also, any C6 could benefit from wider wheels and tires. It's very hard to hook up.

  • i tried a viper today it was AWESOME that car is a beast if you want the best of it you got to be an incredible driver

  • nice powercars

  • let me see a viper that costs 40 to 50k against a c6! otherwise you have to use the z06 or zr1

  • That its wrong,, put a SRT vs a Z06 not a Z51.

  • Wow imagine that V10 no traction control ..no skid control... and whats this, you have to drive the car and there is no computer that will not do it for you LoL.... The Viper takes a good drive....

  • I would still take the C6 Z51 over the viper!!!

  • Tiff knows his cars he used to race GT cars and is the most respected motoring journalist in the uk.

  • the viper is a piece of shit. it might be fast in a straight line but it can't handle and look how crap th interior is. Porsche all the way. you want a propper car go german.

  • grow up.......

  • learn to drive and you'll understand.

  • they cant review to save their lifes "the viper is absolute garbage" can someone seriously call that a review i just cant believe what a shit show it is i mean they rate fucking fiestas as a top car for fuck sake

  • This isn't a fair comparison. It would be fair if it was a Z06 v.s Viper SRT10. The Z06 would kick the vipers ass.

  • Racing a C6 vs a Viper is moronic. Should have been a C6 Z06 instead.

  • At the time, there was no C6 Z06.

  • Aw, ok. 2005 Thanks.

  • Sure. Someday I'd love to see the newest Viper with 600 BHP go against the ZR1 :P

  • @luckyvet There's no Corvette Z06 Convertible.

  • @JzAeroo I know.

    I have an 05 C6 hardtop.

  • iv drvin vipers and corvettes day in day out the corvette is eas to ive with butincredibly boaring cuz every one has a z06 driving the viper its always an ocasion love the viper

  • please learn English before typing anything else on the internet. you fail.

  • "hey im a british asshole" thats what they sound like...

  • FAGS. Who in their right mind would not want one of those vehicles?

  • someone who could afford something better

  • i dunno i've seen few vids of the guy driving the vette he's way better driver then other guy but that also wasn't the zo6 vette has rated top speed of 200mph <.<'

  • wtf the put an 8.3 litre againest 5.7 lol gtfo no fair

  • I love both cars....you guys should stop arguing and enjoy and respect what both cars can do....hats off to both GM and Dodge!!

  • I totally agree... I love both cars too! Watching them slide side-by-side is just breath taking. ;)

  • i must say the viper was the first supercar i fell in love with (thats when i was like 13) but now that i'm a lil older and know a lil more about cars i'd rather take the vette over the viper

  • thats pretty sad that the viper is barly beating the base C6. the viper should going againt the Z06.

  • barely, check the dragrace fuckface

  • dude, come on. the viper is faster, and they still think the 30,000dollar cheaper corveete is better! ahaha i mean come on a 6liter vs. a 8.3 liter. ahaha god the viper is a fail.

  • yeah, v10 based on a 40 year old 318 kicks the corvette ass, you are a fuckface who will never afford one, drive the lame ass vette if you want, youll always know that if you meet a viper you are shit out of luck!

  • ahahah god you are fucking stupid! they even say the viper IS FUCKING GARBAGE! go ahead, waste 80 grand on your SHIT viper. CHEVY will always RULE with the CORVETTE, BECAUSE THAEY ALWAYS HAVE SINCE DAY 1.

  • But the Viper Won? so you suck! go home to your lame ass toyota and cry, you will never even afford a Volvo 740

  • ok, so the viper is faster than the BASE C6. how about the Z06 or the zR1? would it still win? the corvette is an american icon, and the viper isnt. and what do i care about a volvo fucking retard?

  • i thought that too

  • against the Zr1 is the Viper Acr, its Cheaper and faster!

    HAHA FUCK THE AMERICAN ICON, THE VIPER KICKS THE GM ASS; NUKE GM!

  • lol, yeah, AMERICAN ICON. when did the viper come out? the fucking 90's! corvette was in the 50's! god get out of your wheelchair dumbass.

  • A. Its not in the real world.

    B: GO ahead and try to use the ACR every day!!!

  • the viper is for people who know how to really drive. the vette is too. that's how most american cars are. most import sports cars have computer technology to do the driving for you. (cough GTR cough) and of course the Lancer and others. Which is fine with me but personally I like a more basic setup in a sports car. Viper ftw

  • fuck i bet they love gettin up in the morning to go to work. jeez i hate them cuz they got a better job than me lol. i wish i was one of them ha ha.

  • that old guy fucking ripped the powerslides- looked so sexy- i wanna see him do that in the viper

    P.S: the guy who said the Viper sucks is a homosexual- id rather have a viper just b/c of the sheer size of the engine

  • While I do agree somewhat with what you're saying. Please get a Dictionary.

  • Have the drivers switch cars to nullify driver error for a more objective report.

    If you're going to do this comparo side by side, every factor (including driver error) must be accounted for fairly.

  • UK hates anything American.

  • We like the Ford Mondeo

  • @vexviper is why the U.S. alone makes everything equal to or better than a union of various European countries?

  • @vexviper they even hate their own british cars

  • @vexviper OR, maybe ur cars are just shit...

  • @grenade4lyfe Here Here! it's  always fuckin wet there too!

  • @grenade4lyfe Here Here! it's always fuckin wet there too! How many car shows do they have in the UK, it's mot that big and only a couple of freeways.

  • @grenade4lyfe haha both those cars are better than what the uk have ever made