2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six 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. Both 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six and 1989 TVR 400 are equipped with a 3,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 TVR 400. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR 400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR 400. (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan Speed Six | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 284 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
