1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 TVR Tuscan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 2008 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2008 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 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 | 1020 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
