2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Durango |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |