2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 469 kg more than 2002 MG TF. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | TF |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
