1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Continental | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
