1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Lexus GS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2008 Lexus GS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | GS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |