2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 801 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (713 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
Model | Ram | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 638 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 713 Nm | 818 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |