2001 BMW 318 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 318 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
