1998 BMW 330 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 330 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
