1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1997 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1997 Bentley Turbo and 1997 Volkswagen Passat 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 206 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 870 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Turbo | Passat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
