1959 Renault Floride vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Floride | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | Floride | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
