2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 TVR Tuscan 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 (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 405 kg more 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 318 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |