1997 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. 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 563 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 993 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 TVR Speed 12 | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Speed 12 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 337 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
