2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Strada weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
Because 2008 TVR Cerbera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Strada | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Strada | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
