1986 Nissan Cedric vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 688 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Cedric | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Cedric | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
