1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Fiat Siena

To start off, both 1997 Bentley Continental and 1997 Fiat Siena 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1997 Fiat Siena. 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, 1997 Fiat Siena, 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) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Siena. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Siena 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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