2001 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 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 617 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2001 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Ram | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
