2009 BMW 335 vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 335 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
