1991 Acura Legend vs. 1997 Bentley Continental

To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Acura Legend 1997 Bentley Continental
Make Acura Bentley
Model Legend Continental
Year Released 1991 1997
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2673 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 421 HP
Torque 220 Nm 875 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86.9 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 2450 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2060 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3120 mm


 

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