2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 608 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Land Rover | TVR |
| Model | Discovery | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
