2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 660 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Cerbera. (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Pontiac GTO | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Pontiac | TVR |
Model | GTO | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 457 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |