2005 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 TVR Speed 12 and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 675 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 331 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2005 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (172 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Speed 12 | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Speed 12 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
