1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 1990 Chrysler Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chrysler Viper. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1990 Chrysler Viper 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Continental | Viper |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |