1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 23 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Esprit | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |