2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 351 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
