1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 609 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Durango |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
