1988 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 18 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.
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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bentley Continental | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
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 Length | 5350 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |