2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 525 | Tamora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1490 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |