Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsTVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

TVR Cerbera

4.5 i V8

426 hp4475 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    303 km/h
    188 mph
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    387 hp/t
    289 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
420hp313kW
426hp318kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
-
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
63.8s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
37.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
387hp/t289kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
433km269mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,475cc273cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,280mm169in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,522mm60in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm
TVRCerbera4.5 i V86,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
12.1 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8 has 6 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
515 Nm
380 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
257 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.2 s
TVRCerbera4.5 i V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
387 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 mph
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
3.9 s
257 km/h
160 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
-
433 km
269 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
387 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 115 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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