1998 Honda Accord vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1999 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 1999 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Accord | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
