2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, both 2001 TVR Tuscan and 2001 Maserati 3200 GT 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 25 more horse power than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (365 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | TVR | Maserati |
| Model | Tuscan | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
