1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 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 727 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 811 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Abarth | TVR |
Model | 700 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 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 | 570 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |