1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 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 213 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 32 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 911 | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | 911 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |