2001 TVR Cerbera vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Cerbera | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Cerbera | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
