1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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 46 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 134 kg more than 1997 Bentley Continental.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Continental | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 104 L |