2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 130 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 245 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 325 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
