2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2008 TVR T 440 R is newer by 8 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, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR T 440 R. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR T 440 R. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 TVR T 440 R has manual transmission. 2008 TVR T 440 R 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 | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Continental | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
