1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 8 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. 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 194 more horse power than 2005 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 695 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera 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, 2005 Holden Frontera 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Turbo | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
