1999 TVR Speed 12 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 2005 TVR Cerbera. (355 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Speed 12 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7728 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
