1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (134 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 367 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 1700 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2290 mm |
