2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
