1992 Honda Accord vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2000 TVR Tuscan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 TVR Tuscan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Accord | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
