2000 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 621 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 480 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, 2010 Toyota Camry, 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Speed 12 | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Speed 12 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
