1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 9 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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 2007 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2007 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
