2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Corvette and 2002 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 439 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 (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |
