2001 BMW M vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 TVR 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | M | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
