1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
