1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 13 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 336 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2010 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2010 Suzuki Jimny 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 765 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Jimny. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Jimny 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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1997 Bentley Continental | 2010 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Bentley | Suzuki |
Model | Continental | Jimny |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |