2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Continental | Stellar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
