1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1297 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Turbo | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
