2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 582 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
