1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 773 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (528 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Durango |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 528 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3043 mm |