1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Bentley Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Continental. (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
