1974 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 130 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
