2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Rover 420

To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 420 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1998 Rover 420. (87 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1261 kg more than 1998 Rover 420. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 420, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 420. (184 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 420. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 420 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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