2004 BMW 116 vs. 2004 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2004 BMW 116 and 2004 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Tuscan (402 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 2004 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 116 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
