2004 TVR T 350 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2004 TVR T 350.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 TVR T 350 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | TVR | Chevrolet |
| Model | T 350 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |
