1949 Simca 8 vs. 2003 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2003 TVR Cerbera is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 82 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Simca 8 | 2003 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Simca | TVR |
| Model | 8 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
