1993 BMW 856 vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1993 BMW 856 and 1993 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Cerbera. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 856 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
