2000 TVR Tuscan vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 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 252 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | TVR | Fiat |
| Model | Tuscan | 130 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
