1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 TVR V8 S. (240 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 TVR V8 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 323 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 TVR V8 S. (373 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 TVR V8 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
