1998 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
Model | Grand Prix | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3128 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |