1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 71 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
