1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
