1996 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 1 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 16 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1394 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 AC Cobra. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1996 AC Cobra 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:
1996 AC Cobra | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Cobra | Continental |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 108 L |