1957 Riley 2.6 vs. 2004 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2004 TVR Cerbera is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 TVR Cerbera (448 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Riley 2.6 | 2004 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Riley | TVR |
| Model | 2.6 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
