1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Celica | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | Celica | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |