1949 Rover P4 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rover P4 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rover P4 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Rover | TVR |
| Model | P4 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 289 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 | 1451 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |
