2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 434 kg more than 1996 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Ram |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 483 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |