2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Hilux | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
