1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 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 301 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 165 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | 180 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
