1987 BMW 318 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, both 1987 BMW 318 and 1987 TVR 420 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 TVR 420 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 318 | 420 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |