1977 Porsche 928 vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 928. (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 928. (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 928. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1993 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1993 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 928 | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | 928 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |