1985 BMW 628 vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 628 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
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 | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |