2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano 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 635 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 894 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Terrano | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
