1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 1996 Bentley Continental and 1996 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 298 more horse power than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota 4Runner. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota 4Runner has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota 4Runner 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.
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1996 Bentley Continental | 1996 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |