2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Cerbera. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Morgan | TVR |
| Model | Aero 8 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
