2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 690 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. (773 Nm). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 57 L |
