1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 13 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 46 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1998 Bentley Continental.

Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR4.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Bentley Continental 2011 Land Rover LR4
Make Bentley Land Rover
Model Continental LR4
Year Released 1998 2011
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 2548 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1882 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 86 L


 

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