1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino.
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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (477 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Dino | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
