2004 Mini Cooper vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2004 Mini Cooper and 2004 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2004 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mini Cooper | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Mini | TVR |
Model | Cooper | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 791 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |