1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. Both 1998 Bentley Turbo and 2000 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Bentley Turbo.
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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
