2000 TVR Cerbera vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (268 HP @ 6650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Cerbera | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Cerbera | 330 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6650 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
