2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2004 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 398 kg more than 2004 TVR Cerbera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 TVR Cerbera. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
