2005 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Vivant and 2005 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 670 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Vivant. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 308 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 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 2005 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Vivant, 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Vivant. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Vivant | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Vivant | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
