1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 90 L |
