1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Cerbera | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Cerbera | 240 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
