2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 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 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 190 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 685 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 7 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
