2008 BMW 335 vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1993 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1993 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 335 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
