1957 Austin Princess vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1150 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 (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Princess | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
