2006 TVR Tuscan vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2006 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 18 kg more than 2006 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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 TVR Tuscan | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | TVR | Ascari |
| Model | Tuscan | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
