1994 TVR Cerbera vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 TVR Chimaera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 TVR Chimaera. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (477 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 TVR Cerbera | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Cerbera | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
