1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2003 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2003 TVR Cerbera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1378 kg more than 2003 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Cerbera. (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Cerbera. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2003 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Turbo | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
