1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Mahindra Bolero

To start off, 2003 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental 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 349 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Bolero. (72 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 755 kg more than 2003 Mahindra Bolero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 719 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Bolero. (156 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Bolero. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2003 Mahindra Bolero 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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