1967 TVR Tuscan vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1967 TVR Tuscan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle 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 233 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 290 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 TVR Tuscan | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tuscan | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 42 L |
