1996 Holden Statesman vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1996 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1996 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden Statesman | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Holden | Bentley |
| Model | Statesman | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
