1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
