1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 996 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Ram |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
