2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
