2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 926 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Camaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5666 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1524 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 57 L |