1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR 400 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1989 TVR 400. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1989 TVR 400. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR 400. (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Turbo | 400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
