2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 744 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cerbera Speed 12 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 855 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
