1997 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 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 680 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1706 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 TVR Speed 12 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | TVR | Land Rover |
| Model | Speed 12 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
