2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 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 280 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 805 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Vanquish | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
