2003 TVR Tuscan vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 310 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Tuscan | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tuscan | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3603 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
