1996 TVR Cerbera vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1996 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1996 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Cerbera | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Cerbera | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
