2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 TVR Sagaris were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Sagaris. (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 530 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
