1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 15 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 81 more horse power than 2010 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 568 kg more than 2010 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2010 Acura RL | |
Make | Bentley | Acura |
Model | Continental | RL |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4971 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 73 L |