1986 Nissan Silvia vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 55 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Silvia | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Silvia | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
