2006 Seat Altea vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2006 Seat Altea 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 241 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
Because 2006 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 2006 TVR Tamora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea, 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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Seat | TVR |
Model | Altea | Tamora |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |