1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 8 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 260 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 288 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Continental | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
