1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 16 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 (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Ram |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
