2000 Toyota Solara vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, 2005 TVR T 350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (347 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 TVR T 350.
Because 2005 TVR T 350 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 2005 TVR T 350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 2005 TVR T 350 (393 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Solara | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Solara | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
