1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR Cerbera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Land Rover | TVR |
| Model | Discovery | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
