2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda RX-7 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 142 more horse power than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1994 Mazda RX-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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
