2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Nitro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |
