2008 TVR Cerbera vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Cerbera would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1997 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 25 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, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 TVR Cerbera | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Cerbera | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1100 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
