2009 BMW 335 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 502 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 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 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make BMW TVR
Model 335 Cerbera
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 4184 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 289 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 4.2 seconds
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 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 65 L


 

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