2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 284 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
