1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 37 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 5 more horse power than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 351 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
