2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 685 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 7 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 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 | 440 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
