1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 11 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 115 more horse power than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 910 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
