2001 Honda City vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 2005 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda City 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make Honda TVR
Model City Cerbera
Year Released 2001 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 458 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2570 mm


 

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