2009 BMW 335 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 477 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 335 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
