1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 591 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. (346 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Ram |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3020 mm |