2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 485 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 93 L |