1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 7 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 80 more horse power than 2002 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Panoz AIV. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2002 Panoz AIV 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 | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Bentley | Panoz |
| Model | Continental | AIV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 59 L |
