2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 218 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford TL-50 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Ford Chevrolet
Model TL-50 Corvette
Year Released 2000 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 5664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 128 HP 339 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 483 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1302 kg 1520 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 117 L


 

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