1987 Porsche 928 vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 928 | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 928 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
