2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 680 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 80 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 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 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 | 1080 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
