2000 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 675 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 307 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2000 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 2000 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Speed 12 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Speed 12 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
