2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 271 more horse power than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2005 TVR Chimaera. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (389 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Chimaera. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Chimaera 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 | 2005 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Continental | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4546 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1215 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
