2000 BMW 316 vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, both 2000 BMW 316 and 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 695 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera 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 Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 316 | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 316 | Cerbera Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 800 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 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 | 1310 kg | 1070 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |