1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 10 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 181 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Quest |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
