1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 18 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 570 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1993 TVR Cerbera | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | TVR | Aston Martin |
Model | Cerbera | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2604 mm |