2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 451 kg more than 1998 TVR 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
