1999 TVR Cerbera vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 535 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Cerbera | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | TVR | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cerbera | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
