2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 714 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | Vanquish | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1914 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |