1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven 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 664 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Seven | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 57 L |
