1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1998 TVR Cerbera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 130 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
