2000 TVR Tuscan vs. 2000 Vector M12
To start off, both 2000 TVR Tuscan and 2000 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vector M12 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 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 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan | 2000 Vector M12 | |
| Make | TVR | Vector |
| Model | Tuscan | M12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
