1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 738 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Fiat | TVR |
Model | 1900 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 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 | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 57 L |