2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1997 Lexus SC
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus SC 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 1997 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 900 kg more than 1997 Lexus SC. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1997 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Continental T | SC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
