2009 BMW 120 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 622 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 120 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
