To be sure, Porsche's 911 and Chevy's Corvette are more comfortable and livable as commuter cars. But the Viper works surprisingly well from a comfort standpoint. It suffers from a rough ride and climbing in and out is difficult. But it steers easily, the engine will chug happily around town at legal speeds, the seats are very comfortable, the heater, wipers, and other foul weather gear all work well. And the stereo cranks out tunes loudly enough to drown out the omnipresent exhaust note.For those only mildly interested in maximum performance, the Corvette is a bargain and is more comfortable to drive than the Viper. The 911 is about the same price, and is great fun to drive, but it is an entirely different breed of animal. For maximum performance and maximum impact on bystanders, the Viper has no domestic equal. Where else can you get a V10? It demands constant driver involvement, which can be viewed favorably or not.
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