2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 TVR Cerbera. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Cerbera. (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1590 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
