1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 680 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 807 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
Model | Biscayne | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |