2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 8 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 195 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 427 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 (542 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Liberty. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Corvette | Liberty |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |