1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 720 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 2100 | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
