2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 740 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |