1985 BMW M6 vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M6 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1985 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | M6 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
