2000 TVR Tuscan vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. 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 304 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 83 kg more than 1965 Volvo 122. 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 (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Tuscan | 122 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
