1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 165 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 484 kg more than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
