1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 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 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 378 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Charger |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
