2002 TVR T 350 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 TVR T 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR T 350 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | TVR | Porsche |
| Model | T 350 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
