1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 568 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 512 TR | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 7730 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
