2000 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 11 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 196 more horse power than 2011 Pagani Zonda. (594 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Pagani Zonda. (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Speed 12 | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | TVR | Pagani |
| Model | Speed 12 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
