2005 Holden Rodeo vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 Holden Rodeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Speed 12 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 698 more horse power than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
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 674 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Rodeo | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Rodeo | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2570 mm |
