2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six weights approximately 313 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. 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 Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan Speed Six | Vixen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |
