1977 Austin Marina vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina 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 741 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina. 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Marina | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
