1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 GTR would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | McLaren | TVR |
| Model | F1 GTR | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
