1999 BMW 330 vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 562 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 330 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 330 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 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 | 88 L | 57 L |