2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus SC would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1995 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Continental | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| 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 | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
