1993 Honda Accord vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 642 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Accord | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
