1998 Viper RT/10 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6

[3000ways]

In my american car king thread I forgot one car, that I didn't realize MIGHT be had for under $40,000. This car is the Dodge Viper RT/10, so how does this car stack up against a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6? If you only had $40,000 to spend on buying a car and modifications, which of these two do you think would offer you the best potential for your money? Which do you think would be the easiest to live with and has the most attractive styling which would give you instant clout? Which offers the best all around performance? Which would you rather have? Does the 2001 Corvette ZO6 remain king for under $40,000?

1998 Dodge Viper RT/10
8.0L 10-Cylinder
450HP@5200RPM
490TQ@3700RPM
6-Speed Manual
RWD
3440Lbs
$36,900 (Blue Book Price, prices may vary from more to less)

vs.

2001 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6
5.7L 8-Cylinder
385HP@6000RPM
385TQ@4800RPM
6-Speed manual
RWD
3120Lbs
$34,100 (Blue Book Price, prices may vary from more to less)

[flylwsi]

kinda tough...
i'd prefer the 405hp zo6, but since it's not there...
it's pretty close.
for all around driving, the vette.
the older vipers are known to swap ends pretty quick, and be a huge handful...
it's also tough to compare a "stock" car, as opposed to an upgraded model of another...
ya know?

i'm going zo6

[NISSANSPDR]

I'd go ZO6 since I dont like the RT/10...I like the GTS' fixed roof better...so if was GTS vs. ZO6...GTS...but ZO6 here