2002 TVR Cerbera vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR Cerbera | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | TVR | Zastava |
| Model | Cerbera | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 457 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
