1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Viper and 1997 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 381 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 346 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 434 Nm |
| 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 | 1506 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
