1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Bentley | Tata |
Model | Continental | Indica |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |