1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 828 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | Pinin | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
