1953 Porsche 1300 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 325 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Porsche 1300 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 1300 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2370 mm |
