2000 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR 400 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Hi-Ace | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1230 mm |
