1984 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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 Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
