1988 BMW 524 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 524 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
