1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 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. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Turbo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2745 mm |
