2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 TVR Tasmin has manual transmission. 1980 TVR Tasmin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Bentley | TVR |
Model | Continental | Tasmin |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |