1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 977 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Ram |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1890 mm |
