1994 Porsche 965 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 965 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 965 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
