1999 BMW 750 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12

To start off, both 1999 BMW 750 and 1999 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1999 BMW 750. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 750. (490 Nm). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 750.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW 750 1999 TVR Speed 12
Make BMW TVR
Model 750 Speed 12
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5370 cc 7728 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 790 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 7750 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 881 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2570 mm


 

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