2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Lexus LS
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lexus LS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 635 kg more than 1988 Lexus LS.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1988 Lexus LS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | Continental | LS |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2820 mm |