1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 680 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
