2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 569 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 TVR Speed 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
