1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 14 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 258 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1295 kg more than 2009 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda BT-50 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 | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 64 L |
