2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 TVR Tuscan. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Tuscan. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Tuscan. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
