1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1967 TVR Tuscan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 484 kg more than 1964 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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 71 L |
