2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 430 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Hilux | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 314 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
