2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 456 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 (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Cerbera | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Cerbera | 960 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
