2005 BMW 645 vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 BMW 645. (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tamora. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 645 | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 645 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2370 mm |
