1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen CV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1998 Jensen CV-8. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen CV-8. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Jensen CV-8 has manual transmission. 1998 Jensen CV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Continental | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |