1997 McLaren F1 vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 1997 McLaren F1 and 1997 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1997 McLaren F1. (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1997 McLaren F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 McLaren F1 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 McLaren F1 | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | McLaren | TVR |
| Model | F1 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
