2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12

To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu Charade and 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 717 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 776 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Daihatsu Charade 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
Make Daihatsu TVR
Model Charade Cerbera Speed 12
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1296 cc 7730 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 83 HP 800 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7250 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 881 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5750 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 845 kg 1070 kg
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2570 mm


 

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