2004 BMW 545 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545. 2004 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 545 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
