1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 17 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 97 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti G. (324 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 769 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti G 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, 2013 Infiniti G 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti G. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
| Model | Continental | G |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
