1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 TVR Cerbera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 TVR Cerbera.
Because 2004 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 TVR Cerbera (448 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Carina | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
