1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | Corvette | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |