1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 57 kg more than 1998 Bentley Continental.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Armada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
