Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 – 2008) vs TVR Tuscan S (2005 – 2006): specs compared
The TVR Tuscan S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 380 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 314 km/h against 280 km/h. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage uses less fuel, from 17.2 L/100 km against 17.6 L/100 km. The TVR Tuscan S is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,570 kg. At 4,384 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 150 mm longer than the TVR Tuscan S.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
2005 – 2008
|
TVR
Tuscan S
2005 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 380 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 451 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 314 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.2 L/100 km | 17.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm | 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,255 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,362 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 kg | 1,100 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.