1990 Toyota Supra vs. 1996 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1996 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 429 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Supra | 1996 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Supra | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
