2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (330 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 2751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |
