1977 Rover 2600 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rover 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rover 2600 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 655 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 2004 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2004 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Rover 2600 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Rover | TVR |
| Model | 2600 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2596 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
