1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 2005 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 7 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, 2005 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental.
Because 2005 Bugatti Chiron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti Chiron will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bugatti Chiron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bugatti Chiron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2005 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Continental | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
