2001 BMW Compact vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | Compact | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
