1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 929 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
