1981 Porsche 944 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 645 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 944 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 944 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
