1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 288 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Citroen | TVR |
| Model | Saxo | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 346 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
