1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 743 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 1500 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |
