1986 Porsche 928 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 928 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 928 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
