1990 Mazda 929 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 929 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
