1996 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1960 TVR Grantura
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 TVR Grantura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 TVR Grantura would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1960 TVR Grantura. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1960 TVR Grantura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 725 kg more than 1960 TVR Grantura. 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, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 TVR Grantura. (102 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 TVR Grantura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Lexcen | 1960 TVR Grantura | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Lexcen | Grantura |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2140 mm |
