2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (691 Nm). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Ram | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
