1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Corvette and 1997 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Dakota 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 49 L |
