1988 TVR Tuscan vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Tuscan 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 36 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 12 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 TVR Tuscan | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | TVR | Lotus |
| Model | Tuscan | Elise |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2299 mm |
