2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 TVR Cerbera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Cerbera. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1997 TVR Cerbera
Make Bentley TVR
Model Continental Cerbera
Year Released 2005 1997
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4184 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1125 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2580 mm