2008 BMW 325 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 325 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
