1998 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 13 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 642 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 TVR Speed 12 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | TVR | Subaru |
| Model | Speed 12 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 332 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
