2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (454 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Camaro 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Camaro Corvette
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 5664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 320 HP 405 HP
Torque 454 Nm 542 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1414 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 70 L


 

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