2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery 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 (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
