1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 473 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
