1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 45 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
