1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
