2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Porsche Boxster | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Porsche | TVR |
Model | Boxster | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 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 | 1260 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |