1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 1997 Bentley Turbo and 1997 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Turbo | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
