1995 Renault Spider vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider. 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Spider | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 65 L |
