2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 657 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Durango | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 53 L |
