2003 TVR T 350 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2003 TVR T 350. (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2003 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 876 kg more than 2003 TVR T 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR T 350 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | T 350 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
