1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 6 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. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1925 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Turbo | 7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2230 mm |