1967 TVR Vixen vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1967 TVR Vixen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 TVR Vixen. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1967 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1967 TVR Vixen. 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 TVR Vixen | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | TVR | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Vixen | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
