1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 10 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 313 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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 735 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |