1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 15 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 273 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2011 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Continental | SX4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |