1996 TVR Cerbera vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 852 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Cerbera. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1996 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1996 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Cerbera | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | TVR | Lancia |
| Model | Cerbera | Thema |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3053 mm |
