1996 TVR Cerbera vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1996 TVR Cerbera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Cerbera | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Cerbera | 760 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
