1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 489 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 290 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 Weight | 1589 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
