1988 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Because 1988 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1988 Bentley Continental | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | Premacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |