1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 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 135 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Turbo | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 80 L |
