1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | Pan Americana | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1476 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |