1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 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 166 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, 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) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Bentley Continental 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Bentley Chrysler
Model Continental Town & Country
Year Released 1995 2004
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 381 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 76 L


 

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