2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 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) has 490 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1590 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | GMC | TVR |
| Model | Sierra | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 790 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
