2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. Both 2003 Bentley Continental and 1998 Bentley Turbo are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Bentley Turbo. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Turbo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 94 L |
