2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota MR2 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 (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 196 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 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 | 1414 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
