2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. 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 652 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 698 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | CR-V | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
