1965 TVR Trident vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 TVR Trident | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Trident | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
