1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1999 BMW Breyton. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Breyton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 698 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Breyton. (746 Nm). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Breyton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | Breyton | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 7730 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Top Speed | 328 km/hour | 337 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
