1998 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Safari | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
