2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 607 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | STS | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
