2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Stratus and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Stratus | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Stratus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |