2004 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 630 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 900 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2004 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 TVR Speed 12 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Speed 12 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 791 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
