1967 Opel Record vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 727 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 76 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Record | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
