1984 BMW 628 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2001 TVR Tamora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 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 169 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 420 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 628 | Tamora |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |