1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti EX is newer by 13 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti EX. (317 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 731 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti EX 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, 2009 Infiniti EX 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2009 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Continental | EX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
