1973 BMW 3 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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, 2001 TVR Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 3 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
