1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 798 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
