1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. Both 1990 Bentley Turbo and 2005 Bentley Continental are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Bentley Turbo. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Bentley Turbo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Bentley Turbo 2005 Bentley Continental
Make Bentley Bentley
Model Turbo Continental
Year Released 1990 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 6750 cc
Horse Power 316 HP 552 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 875 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 104 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 99 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 2450 kg
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2970 mm


 

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