1995 Audi A6 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 1995 Audi A6 and 1995 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1995 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1995 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Audi A6, 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi A6. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi A6. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1995 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Audi A6 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Audi | Bentley |
Model | A6 | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3070 mm |