2009 BMW 125 vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 125 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 233 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 | 1326 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
