1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1970 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 119 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
