1996 Honda NSX vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 TVR Cerbera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Cerbera (448 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1370 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
