2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Q9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Q9 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Q9. (678 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Q9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
| Make | Bentley | Panoz |
| Model | Continental | Q9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
