1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 174 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alvis |
| Model | Corvette | TF |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
