2000 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2000 Mitsubishi Verada 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 182 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 335 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | TVR |
| Model | Verada | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
