1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Lexus LS 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (380 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | LS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 84 L |