1991 Rover 100 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1697 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Rover | Bentley |
| Model | 100 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1397 mm |
