2009 Honda Civic vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 560 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | Civic | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
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 | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |