1970 Buick GS vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS 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 610 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 560 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12.
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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | GS | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
