2002 TVR Cerbera vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 2002 TVR Cerbera. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 TVR 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Cerbera. (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 TVR Cerbera | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Cerbera | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 457 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
