1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 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 311 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1993 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 707 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
