2008 BMW 118 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 118 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 71 L |
