2002 BMW 318 vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2002 BMW 318 and 2002 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 318 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |