2003 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 1994 TVR Cerbera. (240 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Cerbera. (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Speed 12 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7729 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
