1998 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 14 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 588 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 615 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 TVR Speed 12 | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Speed 12 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
