1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1997 Bentley Continental and 1997 Holden Statesman 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 224 more horse power than 1997 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 930 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1997 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Statesman |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |