1972 Fiat 124 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 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 730 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 794 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 124 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |
