1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT 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 703 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 741 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
Model | GT | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 57 L |