2003 TVR Tuscan vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Tuscan | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | TVR | BMW |
| Model | Tuscan | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3603 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
