2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1988 Lexus LS
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lexus LS would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1988 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 635 kg more than 1988 Lexus LS. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1988 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Continental T | LS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
