1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline 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 675 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 270 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 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Berline | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 57 L |
