1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Centura 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 672 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 116 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 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Centura | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Centura | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
