2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 618 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1124 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Navara | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
