1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 183 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Diamante |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |