2002 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Suburban and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 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 (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Suburban.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Suburban Corvette
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5327 cc 5969 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 9 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2330 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 68 L


 

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