2009 BMW 120 vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Cerbera (448 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 120 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
