2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 696 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera 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 Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | TVR | Buick |
| Model | Cerbera Speed 12 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
