2001 BMW 320 vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 and 2001 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 320 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
