1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana 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 229 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Bentley Continental.
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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | Bentley | GMC |
Model | Continental | Savana |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2550 kg |