1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
