1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 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 700 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Fiat | TVR |
Model | 125 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |