1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1998 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 585 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | Super 7 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 540 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
