2007 BMW 730 vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 2 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 122 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 945 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, 2007 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Tamora. (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Tamora. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 730 | Tamora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 228 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |