1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 266 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 775 kg more than 1999 Seat Alhambra. 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra, 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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Alhambra 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 | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Bentley | Seat |
Model | Continental | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |