1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 530 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 700 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 570 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
