1999 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 125 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 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | S2000 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
