2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2005 TVR Cerbera and 2005 Seat Alhambra 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 243 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 560 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 Alhambra, 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra. 2005 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 TVR Cerbera 2005 Seat Alhambra
Make TVR Seat
Model Cerbera Alhambra
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4472 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 257 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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