1993 TVR Cerbera vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1993 TVR Cerbera. (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 TVR 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 Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Cerbera. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Cerbera | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Cerbera | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
