2008 Seat Altea vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
Because 2005 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 2005 TVR Tamora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Seat | TVR |
Model | Altea | Tamora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 4.5 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 | 1430 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |