1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental 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 26 more horse power than 1999 Venturi 400. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi 400. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 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 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Venturi |
Model | Continental | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |