1996 Innocenti Mille 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 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Innocenti Mille 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1996 Innocenti Mille. 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 Innocenti Mille. 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 (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Innocenti Mille. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Innocenti Mille has manual transmission. 1996 Innocenti Mille will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Innocenti Mille | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Innocenti | Bentley |
| Model | Mille | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3065 mm |
