1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental 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 381 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1999 MCC Smart | |
Make | Bentley | MCC |
Model | Continental | Smart |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 22 L |