2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 220 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 735 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 7 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
