1967 Alvis TF vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Alvis | TVR |
| Model | TF | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 284 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
