2002 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 578 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR Speed 12 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | TVR | Dodge |
| Model | Speed 12 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 98 L |
