1995 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Elan. (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1995 Lotus Elan. 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 Lotus Elan. 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 (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Elan. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Elan | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Lotus | Bentley |
Model | Elan | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3065 mm |