1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 635 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2290 mm |
