1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 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 704 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 121 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 121 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
