2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 792 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ram | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
