2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Corvette and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
