1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2001 Holden Monaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Cerbera 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 215 more horse power than 2001 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Monaro weights approximately 462 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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Monaro. 2001 Holden Monaro 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. 2001 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Cerbera | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | TVR | Holden |
| Model | Cerbera | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
