2001 TVR Tamora vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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 Tamora (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tamora | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Tamora | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2497 mm |
