1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Countach 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 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
Model | Continental | Countach |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5167 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |