1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 318 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR 420. (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR 420.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 TVR 420 | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | Corvette | 420 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.1 mm |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |