1999 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, 2006 TVR T 350 is newer by 7 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 445 more horse power than 2006 TVR T 350. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2006 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR T 350 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Speed 12 | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7728 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
