1999 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR S2 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 639 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Speed 12 | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7728 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
