1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 41 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 665 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Durango |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |