1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. Both 1997 Bentley Turbo and 1998 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 55 kg more than 1997 Bentley Turbo. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bentley Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 100 L |
