1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1993 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1993 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 TVR Cerbera | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | TVR | Toyota |
Model | Cerbera | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |