1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 19 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 170 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Cerbera | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | TVR | Porsche |
| Model | Cerbera | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2416 mm |
