1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 TVR Type S. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 TVR Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S. 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Type S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2300 mm |
