2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1208 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
