1991 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1991 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1991 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 535 kg more than 1991 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lexus LS. (351 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lexus LS | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | LS | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2746 mm |
