2000 TVR Cerbera vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Cerbera would be higher. 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 116 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Cerbera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Cerbera | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | TVR | Land Rover |
| Model | Cerbera | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2659 mm |
