Car comparison

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SvsMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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TVR Tuscan

4.0 i 24V S

396 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006
VS

Maserati Spyder

4.2 i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    396 hp
    295 kW
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    360 hp/t
    268 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
396hp295kW
390hp291kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
49.0s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
360hp/t268kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,303mm169in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,445mm57in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
275L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S7,000 rpm5,250 rpm7,250 rpm
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
16.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S has 6 hp more than Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V and TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
314 km/h
195 mph
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
283 km/h
176 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S3.9 s
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S and Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
3.9 s
314 km/h
195 mph
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
MaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SMaseratiSpyder4.2 i V8 32V
Power
396 hp
295 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,303 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
-
553 km
344 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V
Consumption15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 133 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Spyder 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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