1983 Toyota Celica vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Celica | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 346 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
