1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 16 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 116 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Bentley | Acura |
| Model | Continental | TL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
