1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1999 TVR Cerbera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 329 kg more than 1999 TVR Cerbera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1999 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 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 | 1454 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
