2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, both 2005 Seat Cordoba and 2005 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 98 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.

Because 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 2005 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba, 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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Cordoba 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make Seat TVR
Model Cordoba Cerbera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 4472 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 128 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 209 km/hour 257 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 4.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1238 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 65 L


 

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