1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 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 702 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 784 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 1000 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
