2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera

To start off, both 2005 Mini Cooper 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2005 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper. 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, 2005 Mini Cooper, 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 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini Cooper. 2005 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mini Cooper 2005 TVR Cerbera
Make Mini TVR
Model Cooper Cerbera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 4472 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 82 mm
Top Speed 200 km/hour 257 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.2 seconds 4.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3630 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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