1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1998 TVR Cerbera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corolla | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
