2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. 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 247 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 285 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Tuscan | 118 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 51 L |
