1997 Acura NSX vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Acura | TVR |
| Model | NSX | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
