2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Hardbody | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1285 kg | 1175 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 65 L |
