1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 8 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 92 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. (329 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 795 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Continental | Monaro |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |