2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corvette | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
