1979 Porsche 930 vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 TVR Cerbera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Cerbera (448 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 930 | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | 930 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |