1996 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 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 652 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 725 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Caterham | TVR |
Model | 7 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 57 L |