1970 Rover P5B vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Rover | TVR |
| Model | P5B | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
