2003 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Ram. (732 Nm). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Ram | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
