1997 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 TVR Speed 12 and 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 633 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (167 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 237 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1997 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 TVR Speed 12 | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Speed 12 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 2323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 337 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1239 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
