1996 BMW 520 vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 641 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 520 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
