2003 BMW 530 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 TVR 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 TVR 420 would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR 420. (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 530 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
