2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 762 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dakota | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
