1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Renault Twingo

To start off, 2000 Renault Twingo is newer by 2 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 364 more horse power than 2000 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1630 kg more than 2000 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 784 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Twingo. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Twingo 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 2000 Renault Twingo
Make Bentley Renault
Model Continental Twingo
Year Released 1998 2000
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1149 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 91 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 69 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 76.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 3440 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 40 L