1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2008 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 TVR Tuscan is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 666 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2008 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2008 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 850 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
