2005 Acura EL vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 2005 Acura EL and 2005 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura EL weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 Acura EL, 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura EL | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Acura | TVR |
| Model | EL | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
