1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 670 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | 1750 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
