2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Tuscan. (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Tuscan. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Bentley | TVR |
Model | Continental | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 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 | 2420 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |