1998 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 705 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 206 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 741 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
1998 TVR Speed 12 | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
Model | Speed 12 | Caravelle |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 790 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |