2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2005 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 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Tamora. (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 330 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
