2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2007 TVR Sagaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 TVR Sagaris. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 TVR Sagaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2007 TVR Sagaris. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Sagaris. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Sagaris. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 TVR Sagaris has manual transmission. 2007 TVR Sagaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Continental | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
