2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 2001 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Cerbera 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 98 more horse power than 2001 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 TVR Cerbera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Cerbera | 2001 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Cerbera | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
