1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra.
Because 1997 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 1997 Acura Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Acura | Bentley |
Model | Integra | Continental |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 421 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3120 mm |