1988 TVR Tuscan vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 TVR Tuscan | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tuscan | 411 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
