1990 Honda Civic vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic 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 294 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Civic | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
