2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 250 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Trans Sport | Corvette |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |