1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2001 TVR Cerbera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 TVR Cerbera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2001 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
