1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 14 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 261 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 870 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 662 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Galant |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |