2008 BMW 118 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 118 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| 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 | 141 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
