1998 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 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 609 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1998 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 1998 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 TVR Speed 12 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | TVR | Mini |
| Model | Speed 12 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
