2009 Honda Civic vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 306 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 545 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Civic | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
