1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Bentley | Venturi |
| Model | Continental | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
