1987 BMW 628 vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, 1987 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 TVR 390. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 TVR 390 would be higher. At 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1985 TVR 390.
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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 628 | 390 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.1 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 | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
