2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Cerbera | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Cerbera | 144 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
