1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 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 256 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 2300. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 2300 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 2300 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 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 | 1310 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
