2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 807 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Because 2001 TVR Tamora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 TVR Tamora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tamora. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tamora. 2005 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Seville | 2001 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Seville | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
