1999 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Lantra and 1999 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 723 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. (67 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Lantra. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Hyundai Lantra | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Hyundai | TVR |
Model | Lantra | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |