2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 TVR Sagaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Sagaris (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 TVR Sagaris.
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, 2007 TVR Sagaris (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 120 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
