2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 392 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1520 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
