2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 421 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2970 mm |
