2006 BMW 550 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 550 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
