2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and 2001 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 45 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tamora. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tamora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 700 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tamora. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
