2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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 Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 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 | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |
