2002 BMW 320 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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 208 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 250 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 320 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
