1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 339 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71.1 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 | 585 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
