Car comparison

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SvsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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TVR Tuscan

4.0 i 24V S

396 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

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TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    360 hp/t
    268 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
396hp295kW
400hp298kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
360hp/t268kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,445mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
275L
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S7,000 rpm5,250 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
16.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 4 hp more than TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S3.9 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

Although BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has more power, TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
3.9 s
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
396 hp
295 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Range score
-
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 119 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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