1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 116 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 978 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Murano |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 82 L |