1952 Fiat 8V vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 684 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 736 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 8V | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |
