1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 835 kg more than 1992 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Toyota Previa, 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 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Previa. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Previa. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Previa 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 Bentley Continental | 1992 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Previa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |