2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 391 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | TVR | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cerbera Speed 12 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1461 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
