2002 TVR Tuscan vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR Tuscan | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Tuscan | 740 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
