2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Cerbera | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | TVR | Audi |
| Model | Cerbera | A5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2751 mm |
