2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 5 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 890 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 (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Corvette | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
