2009 BMW 550 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 550 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |