2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 712 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 2010 Cadillac STS 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. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | TVR | Cadillac |
| Model | Tuscan | STS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |
