2001 GMC Sonoma vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2001 GMC Sonoma and 2001 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2001 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2001 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 TVR Tuscan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Sonoma will offer significantly more control. 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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Sonoma | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | GMC | TVR |
Model | Sonoma | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |