2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 TVR Tamora. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 TVR Tamora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tamora. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tamora. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Bentley | TVR |
Model | Continental | Tamora |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |