2006 TVR Tuscan vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 50 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 TVR Tuscan | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | TVR | Ascari |
| Model | Tuscan | A10 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2636 mm |
