1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 12 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 102 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Express |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |