1999 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Vectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 682 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1999 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 1999 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. (165 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Speed 12 | 2004 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | Speed 12 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7728 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
