2004 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 164 would be higher. 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 662 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 164 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
2004 TVR Speed 12 | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | TVR | Volvo |
Model | Speed 12 | 164 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 7730 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 791 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |