1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 717 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Abarth | TVR |
Model | 1300 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 57 L |