2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Corvette and 2002 MG TF 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 236 more horse power than 2002 MG TF. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 MG TF | |
Make | Chevrolet | MG |
Model | Corvette | TF |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1500 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |