1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 500 and 1969 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 510 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
