1979 Mazda 121 vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 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 710 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 64 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 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 121 | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 121 | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
