1956 Chrysler C vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 705 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | C | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2290 mm |
