2000 TVR Tuscan vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 560 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | TVR | Ferrari |
| Model | Tuscan | California |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |
