1999 Toyota MR2 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 663 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR2 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | MR2 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |
