1970 Audi 100 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 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 681 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Audi | TVR |
| Model | 100 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
