1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 323 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2320 mm |
