1971 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 540 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | TVR |
| Model | Jarama | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
