2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental GT | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |