2008 TVR Cerbera vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 TVR Cerbera and 2008 Volvo V70 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 155 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 382 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 Volvo V70, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 TVR Cerbera | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Cerbera | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
