1989 Nissan Pintara vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Pintara | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Nissan | Bentley |
Model | Pintara | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 800 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1393 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2745 mm |